Associate Financial Representative I

LPL Financial; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Health benefits

Employee stock options

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

LPL Financial in Fort Mill, SC is offering an apprenticeship-like path to becoming a financial advisor. You’ll work with an experienced advisor, access mentors and resources, and build client relationships.

Successful candidates will develop service-oriented skills, engage in community outreach, and progress toward licensing while learning to craft financial solutions and manage client expectations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of applicable professional experience in sales or entrepreneurial setting.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 licenses within 120 days.

Responsibilities

• Build referral pipelines and develop strong partnerships to grow client relationships.
• Analyze financial data to develop strategies meeting client goals.
• Prepare forms and documents for customer accounts.
• Develop and maintain programs for new business development and sales promotions.
• Handle customer inquiries and issues.
• Execute customer mailing campaigns, seminars, and other sales ideas.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Maintain accurate client files.
• Adhere to Compliance and Legal requirements.
• Schedule appointments and prepare for meetings.
• Participate in classroom learning sessions (virtual and in-person)
• Apprenticeship, mentoring, and coaching sessions with a mentor advisor and other professionals
• Attend sales meetings and assist with client prospecting and marketing.
• Attend coaching sessions and training to improve sales skills and knowledge
• Process trades under direction of the mentor financial advisor.

Skills

Client relationships

Team collaboration

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What if you could build a career where ambition meets innovation? At LPL Financial, we empower professionals to shape their success while helping clients pursue their financial goals with confidence. What if you could have access to cutting-edge resources, a collaborative environment, and the freedom to make an impact? If you're ready to take the next step, discover what’s possible with LPL Financial.

Job Overview

• You’ll work alongside a successful LPL advisor to learn firsthand the business of becoming a financial advisor. You’ll have access to a network of knowledgeable industry professionals, mentors, and resources to help ensure you reach your full potential.
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for helping others turn life’s aspirations into financial realities and possess a service and detail-oriented mindset. They will enjoy building relationships, shaping unique solutions, and being active in their local community.

Responsibilities

• Build referral pipelines and develop strong partnerships to help develop and grow client relationships
• Analyze financial data received from clients to develop strategies to meet their goals.
• Ability to prepare all appropriate forms and documents for customer accounts.
• Develop, institute, and maintain programs relating to new business development and sales promotions
• Handle customer inquiries and issues.
• Execute customer mailing campaigns, seminars, and other sales generating ideas.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Maintain accurate client files.
• Adhere to all Compliance and Legal requirements.
• Schedule appointments and prepare for meetings.
• Participation in classroom learning sessions (virtual and in-person)
• Apprenticeship, mentoring, and coaching sessions with a mentor advisor and other industry professionals
• Attend sales meetings and assist with client prospecting and marketing.
• Attend coaching sessions and training events to improve sales skills and industry knowledge
• Process trades under direction of the mentor financial advisor.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

• 1+ years of applicable professional experience and/or experience working in a professional sales or entrepreneurial setting
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to obtain Series 7 and 66 licenses within the first 120 days of employment.
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office

Preferences

• High attention to detail and desire to deliver superior client service.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivation to succeed.
• Ability to multi-task with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to learn and accept standard operating procedures and compliance regulations.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and software programs.
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Pay Range

54,700.00 - 91,100.00

The pay salary range is inclusive of base salary and potential sales incentive compensation based upon the applicable incentive compensation plan for this position. Base salary is determined on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Incentive compensation is dependent on achievement of goals set forth in the incentive compensation plan. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as

• 401K matching
• health benefits
• employee stock options
• paid time off
• volunteer time off
• and more

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com. At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com. Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Principals only. EOE.

Information on Interviews

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at [phone].

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